
Dramatically increase the value of your business
Strategic growth plans that set your path for success anticipating a sale or ownership transition in the future.
Get More Control of Your Time
De-Risk
The
Business
Increase
Value
Multiplier
Create Transition Options
Solving common frustrations
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People: it's tough to get employees to care as much as you do
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Time: you never have enough, and you'd like to decide how to spend it
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Money: not getting paid fairly for the effort you put into your business
3 Step System to help you grow a valuable business
1- The Value Builder Score 13-minute survey and initial report on the current state of your business.
2- Value Builder Assessment strategy session to review the results of your Value Builder Score and how to improve your business.
3- The Value Builder Engagement - Monthly advisement on improvements to increase your company value and better position for a premium offer when you are ready to sell.
Commitment to success
We help owners increase business value anticipating a sale or ownership transition in the future
Our system combines strategic planning, succession planning, executive advisory, and The Value Builder - a proven methodology used by thousands of companies to increase the value of your company by 70% or more.
Hi I'm Laurie. I'm committed to making you successful. That means sharing what I’ve learned during my career as a CEO (with an exit), Adjunct Professor, Board Member, and Go-to-Market executive at small to mid-market companies.
My role is part mentor, part sherpa.
I help you through transitions so that you're happy in your next.
Here's a short video to learn more about me.
Laurie Barkman
CEO SmallDotBig
Strategic Growth Advisor
Let's discuss what we can do for you.

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